Deathly Tales of South Brisbane Cemetery
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Join us for an after-dark experience as we step into the Deathly Tales of South Brisbane Cemetery's most tragic and chilling true incidents. On this special night-time tour, we unravel the shocking and sorrowful histories of those who met gruesome, untimely, and sometimes downright bizarre ends.Drawn straight from historical records, these real-life accounts will take you deep into the past, where fate, folly, and misfortune played their cruel hand. Expect to hear about:The gunshot that claimed a life...more than a year laterA family's devastating infernoThe 'Lionheart' cursed with unlucky legsWest End's shocking powder keg disasterA lethal dose of carbolic acidGuided by passionate storytellers including award-winning cemetery historian Tracey Olivieri, this immersive experience offers a safe yet spine-tingling way to explore the cemetery under the cover of darkness.Step into the past. Hear the stories. And see South Brisbane Cemetery like never before.All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
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South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park
South Brisbane Cemetery, 185 Annerley Road, Dutton Park
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